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Week 13: Activities

Free exploration of surroundings: incorporates touch, sight, hearing Gather items from the woods that are broken or have fallen to the...

Week 13: Teratogens

"A teratogen is something that can cause birth defects or abnormalities in a developing embryo or fetus upon exposure. Teratogens include...

Week 12: Brain Architecture

Assignment #3 Lets take a look at how our experiences affect our brain development!

Week 12: BIG Takeaways

This weeks BIG questions: After you have completed reading and watching the content what are your thoughts? I found the data on "habit...

Week 11: 4 functions of the brain

Why is brain development important in child development? Due to the intense periods of growth in the first few years, children are most...

Week 10: Sensitive Periods

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Week 9: Milestone Pamphlet

Please see below a link to my Canva Pamphlet Presentation on Developmental Milestones

Week 8: Diversity and Inclusion

As an educator my role within the classroom is to facilitate an environment for all students to do their best learning. Teachers will...

Week 8: Nipissing Checklist

*Thoughts and opinions on these list's are my own.

Week 8: DD+M

Developmental Domains and Milestones Why is it important to have awareness of the developmental domains and milestones in child develop?...

Week 7- Observations:

The importance of observation in child development: Observation in child development is essential to identify a child's typical behaviour...

Week 6: Theorist/Theories Infographic

Please click here to see my infographic on Canva.ca https://www.canva.com/design/DAFDtN_OY38/qbAvJjcTiwhXv-l_HukOwQ/watch?utm_content=DAF...

Week 4: The Theory of Theorist, Urie Bronfenbrenner (1917-2005)

The Ecological Systems Theory Spark notes video version: In-depth Video Explanation The Five Systems: - Micro: family, school,...

Week 4: The Theory of Theorist, Jean Piaget (1896- 1980)

The Theory of Cognitive Development Take Away Points - Children think differently but are not less competent - TCD focused on development...

Week 3: The Theory of Theorist, Albert Bandura (1925- 2021)

Observe - Model - Imitate Social Learning Theory- Renamed in 1986 to Social Cognitive Theory How we learn from our social experiences....